Well, not surprisingly, Dexter is having electrical problems. Not terribly unusual, considering Lucas Electrics is widely known as The Prince of Darkness. The problem first surfaced in early December, when my radio started to act up. This was not the first time I’ve had this problem, specifically the sound fizzlingContinue Reading
Some bastard tossed a rock at Dexter’s windscreen, while he was just sitting in his little parking spot at home. He was doing no harm to anyone, minding his own business, when some malicious youth (well, who else would do such a thing) tossed a rock and made a frostyContinue Reading
Well it’s been a while since I’ve put down some words about Dexter, the right handed Mini. In fact it’s been well over a year, and I know that there’s been a few things that have happened to my little car… In January (of 2007, since it is nearly JanuaryContinue Reading
It happend on May 13th: I got Dexter back!!! It took three months (to the day) and far too much money (but still very reasonble, considering) but Dexter is back!!! He’s got a more powerful engine (up from an 850cc to a 1275cc), new radiator, new exhaust system, and aContinue Reading
It’s been over a month since I last wrote about Dexter, the right-handed Mini. For those of you not in the know, Dexter is a 1971 Austin Mini 1000 (with the heart of an 850.) Dexter came to me in May of 2005 form the UK, by way of Burbank,Continue Reading
Dexter has been through quite a bit since my last entry in July. On 17 July, Dexter received his second bath. On 23 July, his coolant system was attended to with new hoses all around and new fluids. Also Dexter had his long over due oil change. The old cartridgeContinue Reading
Quite of bit of time, in fact! Dexter has had a lot going on, so let me fill you in on some of the highlights. June 25: Dexter’s longest trip to date (approximately 100 miles round trip!) It included nice twisty-turney mountainous roads. Lots of fun, and Dexter is alsoContinue Reading
Dexter had his first bath yesterday. I was going to go to the DIY wash place, but these lovely young ladies wanted to wash him for me (everyone just loves Dexter…) Then we went over to my parent’s, where I shined up his bonnet, fenders, roof and boot lid (didn’tContinue Reading
Dexter is back on the road, after a brief battle with the ignition system. I thought I was being clever and inspecting the condition of Dexter’s ignition wires, but one of them was so corroded that the contacts remained in the distributor cap. This happened Sunday morning. Parts ordered MondayContinue Reading
Here are a couple of recent pictures of Dexter. This was taken on Dexter’s first day in San Jose. This was taken last night, just to show off Dexter’s first California number plate.Continue Reading